240: Chapter 240 Treasure Land 10

After separating from the player group, Luo Yuejian moved through the forest like the wind.

She possessed Agility Instinct, making running through the forest feel as easy as walking on level ground; when she encountered vines, plants, or anything else that might trip someone, Luo Yuejian could easily rush past them without even a second thought.

This speed was much faster than when she had stayed with the other players.

This was mainly because before, Luo Yuejian had to wait for the other players to clear away the plants blocking the path and wait for them to slowly traverse muddy areas, but now, alone, Luo Yuejian had none of these troubles.

Luo Yuejian's plan was actually to wait until her stamina was exhausted and then be caught and torn to shreds by the mandrill pack.

She was running in the direction of the mandrills' territory. Therefore, there would surely be a constant stream of mandrills intercepting her along the way.

Luo Yuejian was certain that she could not possibly escape.

However, after running for a while, just as Luo Yuejian began to feel a bit breathless, she suddenly felt that something was not quite right.

She looked back hesitantly, only to be shocked to find that there wasn't a single mandrill around her.

"What's going on? Where are the mandrills?"

When Luo Yuejian first started running toward the mandrill territory, there were quite a few mandrills chasing behind her and throwing stones.

But because Luo Yuejian possessed the passive skill Agility Instinct, she hadn't been hit once, so she had no idea when those stones had stopped flying.

Discovering that the mandrills chasing her had all vanished without a trace, Luo Yuejian was completely bewildered.

"What's happening? Why have those mandrills stopped chasing me? Could it be that I ran too fast and actually shook off that group of monkeys?"

That can't be right... Luo Yuejian thought, finding it hard to believe. She was in a forest, not Tarzan; could she really have shaken off the mandrills so easily? Does this even make sense?

No, there must be something wrong.

Luo Yuejian figured she had only been running for a short while and certainly hadn't left the mandrill pack's territory. Even if those mandrills didn't want to chase her anymore, she had barged into their territory, so there should at least be some mandrills coming to drive her away.

So, she must have overlooked something.

Luo Yuejian immediately decided to go back and look for the mandrills. She absolutely could not miss such a good opportunity to die!

Besides, she had a ready-made excuse; the strange behavior of these mandrills surely indicated something was wrong. Perhaps it was related to the final treasure they were looking for, so it would be perfectly reasonable for Luo Yuejian to go investigate.

Of course, that was the excuse, but deep down, Luo Yuejian didn't believe for a second that the final treasure had anything to do with a bunch of monkeys.

First, she needed to determine her position. Thinking this, Luo Yuejian rested for a while, then found a nearby large tree and climbed up.

Upon reaching the top of the tree, the mountain breeze blew over, making Luo Yuejian, who had been stifled in the humid forest, feel a wave of refreshment. She scanned the area below.

Although Luo Yuejian had been running blindly before, looking at her current position, she was indeed getting closer to that large river.

And as she stood at this vantage point overlooking the area below, Luo Yuejian's gaze was suddenly drawn to a spot she had never noticed before.

It was a tree—a tree that stood out remarkably in this dense forest.

Contrasted against the many lush, leafy, and tall trees surrounding it, this tree appeared somewhat small. Its branches and leaves were far less abundant than the others, and one could even say it looked sparse. The leaves were a sickly yellow, as if they had lost all vitality.

Previously, due to the distance and the fact that this tree was obscured by the surrounding tall trees, Luo Yuejian had not noticed its existence.

However, at this very moment, viewed from this specific angle, the tree was revealed before her eyes without reservation, making it impossible for her to ignore.

This tree was like a forgotten corner, completely out of place with its surroundings, giving off a feeling of impending decay.

Almost at a glance, Luo Yuejian was certain that there was something wrong with that location. However, the tree was still a considerable distance away from the widest river.

Furthermore, judging by the markings on the map, the Treasure Site was located at the confluence of the rivers, which was presumably even further away. Thinking of this, Luo Yuejian felt relieved.

Even if there was something wrong over by that tree, it had nothing to do with the Treasure Site. That would be perfect for Luo Yuejian to stall for time and avoid going to the Treasure Site.

Her current position was likely the closest to the Treasure Site among all the players. After all, the other players had already turned back the way they came to avoid the mandrills.

It wasn't that Luo Yuejian wanted to wait until all the other players had entered the Treasure Site before following them in. Other players might use this opportunity to follow behind others to avoid traps.

But for Luo Yuejian, this offered her absolutely no benefit.

Theoretically, if she entered the Treasure Site first, she might trigger the traps before the other players. But Luo Yuejian was well aware of her ridiculously cursed luck; what if she entered the Treasure Site first and accidentally found the final treasure?

So, she still had to find a way to stall. There were only two veteran players in this game, and Luo Yuejian felt it was very likely that these players wouldn't be able to find the final treasure within three days at all.

So, she shouldn't go over and cause trouble; she would just stay here and stall for time, waiting for the three days to pass.

First, she needed to think of a way to leave. Luo Yuejian didn't really want to climb down the tree trunk step by step; that was too strenuous and troublesome. She didn't have any protective gloves, and when she had climbed down earlier, her palms had already been scraped and were bleeding.

Although Luo Yuejian possessed the Pain Suppression skill, there was really no need for this kind of injury. Such a minor wound wouldn't affect anything, but it just made her unhappy to look at.

Luo Yuejian crouched on the branches at the top of the tree, her white hair blowing backward in the wind. She held onto a nearby trunk with one hand. The expression in her eyes was indifferent with a touch of coldness, her gaze sweeping casually below as if she were looking for something.

Her gaze fixed on one spot, and the next second, she pushed off with her legs and leaped. From a height of several dozen meters, Luo Yuejian didn't even blink and simply jumped down!